Christmas reflections: past, present and future

Santa gave his La Conner elf contingent a special assignment: reach into their hearts to pull out Christmas memories, snapshots of the present moment and hopes for the future. They were to write these down and share them with each other to buoy their spirits. Here’s hoping they buoy yours, also. Merry Christmas!

1950s CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Sledding down 4th Street in Anacortes on my red Western Flyer (I still have it).

Stringing popcorn and cranberries to drape around outdoor trees for the birds with my mom.

Dabbing a paste of water and Bon Ami cleanser onto a Christmas cutout to make decorations...